To All the Taurus Haters - Page 10

shinerjohn · 07-20-2008, 07:12 PM

my first handgun purchase in 30 years was for a 85UL concealed hammer. It was to be my carry gun. Bought it in early March and I've had it in my possession for 5 weeks. The cylinder locks up and won't turn. Bullets are shaving on the left side of the forcing cone until it gunks up so bad it stops the action. My dealer sent it to Taurus. After about 2 months, they sent it back saying they "adjusted" it. When I tested it, it locked on round #6. Cleaned it off and tried again. On round #52, it locked up again. It's still back at Taurus. I have no doubt that most Taurus revolvers work just fine, but mine sucks. They should just replace it. Some of us who are upset with Taurus, DO own one. I wanted that revolver to work for me. I thought a lifetime warranty was great. I didn't realize the gun would spend its lifetime in repair. And every one of you would be upset if your first Taurus purchase turned out this way. I'm glad yours works for you. Wish mine had worked for me....

Taurus Fan · 07-21-2008, 11:49 AM

Let's see.....I've owned a Ruger Blackhawk, a Smith & Wesson .357, and a Colt Government Model, all which had problems when bought new that required a smith to fix. Everyone makes lemons from time to time, Taurus included. But I've owned three Taurus's and been lucky, they were all perfect.

KW Gary M · 07-21-2008, 11:52 AM

I feel a Taurus is about the best gun you can get for the money. I will admit I like my Springfield XD better but it is twice the money. I love the Taurus Ultralite .38 and the millenium 9MM too.

gandog56 · 07-21-2008, 12:27 PM

Aww, let them hate. We the owners know better.

SwedeSteve · 07-22-2008, 05:01 AM

If you just go take a peak in the "other" pistol forums here, you will see lots of posts on FTF and FTE., and QC issues as well. Guns are tools, and a specfic stamp on it doesn't make it do its job any better.

gandog56 · 07-22-2008, 01:14 PM

It all comes down to bang for the buck. Taurus scores well there.

TXplt · 07-22-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

If you just go take a peak in the "other" pistol forums here, you will see lots of posts on FTF and FTE., and QC issues as well. Guns are tools, and a specfic stamp on it doesn't make it do its job any better.

+1

The Sig and Glock (especially the Sig) have been the best at minimal FTF's for me, but they've happened at some point in every semi-auto I've fired.

squirrelbaster · 07-22-2008, 03:29 PM

i dont have a tausus but i dont hate them at all, they make good guns for the money, and even have a few inovative(sp?) guns like the judge. nothing wrong with taurus in my book.

mrc_wi · 07-22-2008, 11:21 PM

I just purchased a Taurus 24/7 oss 9mm. I shoots great and is very easy to use. I have bought many firearms that not only don't shoot well, but just plain don't work. Alot of them where big name high priced firearms. In this super fast high production world, lemons are going to get through leaving disgruntled customers who will swear off their products forever. I have a few myself. I can't blame the haters but on this one I'm a happy taurus owner.

Drygulch · 08-04-2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beer Forever

I just got a Taurus 66 .357 6'' barrel. I took it to the range for the first time and it is great. I was hesitant to get a Taurus, but how can you go wrong with a wheel gun? I need to shoot a few hundred rounds out of it before I am totally certain.

I had the Taurus 66 ,357 S/S with six inch barrel. I loved the gun, and it was accurate. Haven't really fired that many rounds through it. It started spitting lead from the cylinder, sent it in and they replaced the crane. Now the cases are staying stuck during extraction-very stuck! I sent it in on Jan 15,2008, They cannot find the parts, so a 44 replacement is in progress, however, it is Tauruses policy to send it to an FFl dealer and all DOJ and state requirements must be met. Only problem is that dealers fees are flexible, some as high as $125. Returning my original firearm (CAL)requires the same, how the h--- can the DOJ force an owner to buy their own gun back?
Rod

Taurus Fan · 08-04-2008, 08:59 PM

Bottom line is Taurus makes guns that are as good as any and better than most.

Redbeernuts · 08-04-2008, 10:08 PM

What about that 24/7 .45 anyone have one of those? I want one for two reasons, Budsgunshop.com has them for $340 and it holds 12 rounds, put that together and thats better than a glock.

PT917C · 08-05-2008, 08:05 PM

I've owned hundreds of guns over the years and have had Glocks, Colts, S&W, Kahr, Sig not work and only 1 Taurus not work. A model 65 3" revolver was broken NIB and it went back to dealer and was replaced. Percentage wise, I've had a lower % of defective Taurus firearms fail to work than some of the more popular & expensive brands. And to give Taurus credit, they build guns that we want and that others either don't build or the others wait until after Taurus has built it to then start making one. Taurus can't build enough Judges and where are the "Big Boys"? No S&W or Ruger 410 revolver. Why not?

Drygulch · 08-14-2008, 01:04 PM

Well, here we are, halfway through August! Exactly seven months later and all I get is crap excuses from Taurus. They promised me a 44 Tracker to replace my 66 357 mag which had a bad cylinder. One excuse is they were waiting fo a cylinder, next it is being shipped from Brazil, next it is being manufactured in Brazil etc! Later waiting for shipment, next a Tracker replacement waiting for FFL,then waiting for cylinder and who authorized the replacement,Now they won't aknowledge recieving fax copies of FFL's. If it does come through , one dealer would charge me $65.00. Their customer service is definatly lacking in the proffession!
Rod

DKA1 · 08-15-2008, 05:58 PM

Just purchased my second Taurus, now have a Model 66 in .357 Mag and now a M44 in 44 Magnum, these are awesome.

gandog56 · 08-16-2008, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taurus Fan

Bottom line is Taurus makes guns that are as good as any and better than most.

Bottom line is opinionated people won't believe it.

Taurus Fan · 08-17-2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gandog56

Bottom line is opinionated people won't believe it.

I did a lampoon of a typical anti-Taurus post and got a stern warning on this thread:

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/gen...pro-9mm-2.html (Jam problem, Mill pro 9mm)

Oh well. I thought it was funny.

SwedeSteve · 08-17-2008, 12:02 PM

I think the bottom line is, for the majority, they were soured on Taurus many moons ago, and you will not convince them otherwise.

HEMI · 08-17-2008, 12:50 PM

PT91 thats because the judge is an answer to a non existent problem.
What does it do that other well made ccw guns can't? the 45 colt is no better than a 38sp in the stopping dept and the 410 is useless past 10'. Don't get me wrong its better than a stick. But it fills a void that doesn't exist.

Redbeernuts compareing a 24/7 to a glock just because its cheaper makes it better.
ya right. If you like them great go hard. Their warranty and QC is smoke and mirrors so if you get a good 1 great if you get a bad 1 good luck and I told you so.

Taurus Fan · 08-17-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HEMI

the 45 colt is no better than a 38sp in the stopping dept .

Ohhhhh, dude. I don't know where to begin.
The .45 Colt is much more powerful and better than the .38 Special in terms of stopping power.

I do agree with you about The Judge, I don't like the entire concept.

07-20-2008, 07:12 PM	#181
shinerjohn Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 43	Not a Taurus hater, but my first handgun purchase in 30 years was for a 85UL concealed hammer. It was to be my carry gun. Bought it in early March and I've had it in my possession for 5 weeks. The cylinder locks up and won't turn. Bullets are shaving on the left side of the forcing cone until it gunks up so bad it stops the action. My dealer sent it to Taurus. After about 2 months, they sent it back saying they "adjusted" it. When I tested it, it locked on round #6. Cleaned it off and tried again. On round #52, it locked up again. It's still back at Taurus. I have no doubt that most Taurus revolvers work just fine, but mine sucks. They should just replace it. Some of us who are upset with Taurus, DO own one. I wanted that revolver to work for me. I thought a lifetime warranty was great. I didn't realize the gun would spend its lifetime in repair. And every one of you would be upset if your first Taurus purchase turned out this way. I'm glad yours works for you. Wish mine had worked for me....

07-21-2008, 11:52 AM	#183
KW Gary M Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Key West Florida Posts: 1,299 Blog Entries: 1	I feel a Taurus is about the best gun you can get for the money. I will admit I like my Springfield XD better but it is twice the money. I love the Taurus Ultralite .38 and the millenium 9MM too. __________________ To Say Guns Kill People Is To Say Automobiles Drive Drunk and Matches Commit Arson.

07-22-2008, 05:01 AM	#185
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,372 Images: 1	If you just go take a peak in the "other" pistol forums here, you will see lots of posts on FTF and FTE., and QC issues as well. Guns are tools, and a specfic stamp on it doesn't make it do its job any better. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

07-22-2008, 03:29 PM	#188
squirrelbaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,269	i dont have a tausus but i dont hate them at all, they make good guns for the money, and even have a few inovative(sp?) guns like the judge. nothing wrong with taurus in my book. __________________ "My Shotgun SAYS I AM the POLICE !"--Mooseman684 "I like Turtles!" youtube kid

07-22-2008, 11:21 PM	#189
mrc_wi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11	Brand loyalty is hard to sustain these day's. I just purchased a Taurus 24/7 oss 9mm. I shoots great and is very easy to use. I have bought many firearms that not only don't shoot well, but just plain don't work. Alot of them where big name high priced firearms. In this super fast high production world, lemons are going to get through leaving disgruntled customers who will swear off their products forever. I have a few myself. I can't blame the haters but on this one I'm a happy taurus owner.

07-21-2008, 11:49 AM	#182
Taurus Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cobra Command Headquarters Posts: 809	Let's see.....I've owned a Ruger Blackhawk, a Smith & Wesson .357, and a Colt Government Model, all which had problems when bought new that required a smith to fix. Everyone makes lemons from time to time, Taurus included. But I've owned three Taurus's and been lucky, they were all perfect.

07-21-2008, 12:27 PM	#184
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 4,328	Aww, let them hate. We the owners know better.

07-22-2008, 01:14 PM	#186
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 4,328	It all comes down to bang for the buck. Taurus scores well there.

08-04-2008, 08:59 PM	#191
Taurus Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cobra Command Headquarters Posts: 809	Bottom line is Taurus makes guns that are as good as any and better than most.

08-04-2008, 10:08 PM	#192
Redbeernuts Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 309	What about that 24/7 .45 anyone have one of those? I want one for two reasons, Budsgunshop.com has them for $340 and it holds 12 rounds, put that together and thats better than a glock.

08-05-2008, 08:05 PM	#193
PT917C Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	I've owned hundreds of guns over the years and have had Glocks, Colts, S&W, Kahr, Sig not work and only 1 Taurus not work. A model 65 3" revolver was broken NIB and it went back to dealer and was replaced. Percentage wise, I've had a lower % of defective Taurus firearms fail to work than some of the more popular & expensive brands. And to give Taurus credit, they build guns that we want and that others either don't build or the others wait until after Taurus has built it to then start making one. Taurus can't build enough Judges and where are the "Big Boys"? No S&W or Ruger 410 revolver. Why not?

08-14-2008, 01:04 PM	#194
Drygulch Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 62	Well, here we are, halfway through August! Exactly seven months later and all I get is crap excuses from Taurus. They promised me a 44 Tracker to replace my 66 357 mag which had a bad cylinder. One excuse is they were waiting fo a cylinder, next it is being shipped from Brazil, next it is being manufactured in Brazil etc! Later waiting for shipment, next a Tracker replacement waiting for FFL,then waiting for cylinder and who authorized the replacement,Now they won't aknowledge recieving fax copies of FFL's. If it does come through , one dealer would charge me $65.00. Their customer service is definatly lacking in the proffession! Rod Last edited by Drygulch; 08-14-2008 at 01:20 PM.

08-15-2008, 05:58 PM	#195
DKA1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lumberton, NC Posts: 77	Just purchased my second Taurus, now have a Model 66 in .357 Mag and now a M44 in 44 Magnum, these are awesome. __________________ Keep on doing what you are doing and you will keep on getting what you are getting.

08-17-2008, 12:02 PM	#198
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,372 Images: 1	I think the bottom line is, for the majority, they were soured on Taurus many moons ago, and you will not convince them otherwise. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

08-17-2008, 12:50 PM	#199
HEMI Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 726	PT91 thats because the judge is an answer to a non existent problem. What does it do that other well made ccw guns can't? the 45 colt is no better than a 38sp in the stopping dept and the 410 is useless past 10'. Don't get me wrong its better than a stick. But it fills a void that doesn't exist. Redbeernuts compareing a 24/7 to a glock just because its cheaper makes it better. ya right. If you like them great go hard. Their warranty and QC is smoke and mirrors so if you get a good 1 great if you get a bad 1 good luck and I told you so.